Description |
2 audio discs (95 min.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in. |
Playing Time |
013500 |
Series |
The Elgar edition |
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Elgar, Edward, 1857-1934.
Works. Selections (Elgar edition)
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Note |
Oratorio. |
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Words by Cardinal Newman. |
Performer |
Alice Coote, mezzo-soprano ; Paul Groves, tenor ; Bryn Terfel, bass-baritone ; the Hallé, Hallé Choir, and Hallé Youth Choir ; Sir Mark Elder, conductor. |
Event |
Recorded July 15-19, 2008, in Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. |
Note |
Enhanced compact disc. |
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Program notes by Michael Kennedy and biographical notes on the performers, in English with French and German translations, and libretto ([24] p.) inserted in container; libretto with French and German translations, in pdf format, on disc 1. |
Contents |
Disc one : Prelude (10:36) -- Jesu, Maria -- I am near to death (3:09) -- Kyrie eleison -- Holy Mary, pray for him (2:12) -- Rouse thee, my fainting soul (4:14) -- Sanctus fortis, Sanctus deus (4:55) -- I can no more (5:36) -- Proficiscere, anima Christiana (6:33). Disc two : Introduction (1:20) -- I went to sleep (4:14) -- My work is done (2:08) -- It is a member of that family (5:55) -- But hark! ... Low-born clods of brute earth (1:39) -- Dispossessed, aside thrust (4:18) -- I see not those false spirits (1:44) -- There was a mortal ... Praise to the Holiest (5:15) -- But hark! a grand mysterious harmony (1:20) -- Praise to the Holiest (7:49) -- Thy judgement now is near (2:05) -- Jesu! by that shuddering dread (6:09) -- ... Praise to His Name! ... Take me away (5:47) -- Softly and gently (6:50). |
Subject |
Oratorios.
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Newman, John Henry, Saint, 1801-1890 -- Musical settings.
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Newman, John Henry, Saint, 1801-1890. (OCoLC)fst00029099
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Oratorios. (OCoLC)fst01047200
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Genre/Form |
Musical settings. (OCoLC)fst01423813
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Added Author |
Newman, John Henry, Saint, 1801-1890.
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Coote, Alice. Performer.
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Groves, Paul (Tenor) Performer.
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Terfel, Bryn. Performer.
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Elder, Mark, 1947- Conductor.
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Hallé (Musical group) Performer.
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Hallé Choir. Performer.
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Hallé Youth Choir. Performer.
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Standard No. |
5065001341199 |
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05065001341199 gtin-14 |
Music No. |
CD HLD 7520 Hallé Concerts Society |
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